DRIVING-POST STROKE CONSIDERATIONS
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SUMMARY
1. Patient should not drive for 4 weeks post-stroke (private license).
2. If patient develops significant hemiparesis/hemiplegia, consider car modifications depending on the side and severity of deficits.
3. Consider changing to automatic car.
4. May not be able to drive in cases of significant neglect and visual field defect.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
